Castleford Tigers star's amazing journey from delivery driver to Super League player

Matagi moved to Castleford Tigers on loan in 2021 and made the deal permanent in 2022. Matagi started playing rugby league in his late teenage years after a short spell in prison. He made his NRL debut in 2013 after spending time as a delivery driver.

Suaia Matagi is a prop for Castleford Tigers. He started playing rugby league in his late teens and spent time in prison. Matagia made his NRL debut in 2013 after working as a delivery driver. He wants to inspire other kids to follow their dreams. His goal is to show his daughter the importance of resilience. The player wants his family to know that despite their past, they can make something of themselves. They want to give themselves the opportunity to succeed. It was a difficult time for him, but he wanted to be a better person.